African textiles such as Kente, Adire, and Aso Oke are moving from cultural heritage to global fashion runways, driven by designers, stylists, and celebrity endorsements. This shift not only elevates ...

African weaving techniques are influencing Scandinavian textiles in a big way. The colorful and intricate patterns of African ...

Kente cloth, with its bright colors and geometric patterns, is a popular choice for decorating calabashes. By painting or ...

In this op-ed, fashion historian and curator Darnell-Jamal Lisby breaks down the fashion from Black Is King and their connections to specific African regions, cultures, and traditions. Throughout the ...

In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Naomi Campbell. Now a growing number of the continent’s fashion brands are ...

Review of the exhibition "The Art of African Textiles: Technology, Tradition and Lurex," held at the Barbican Art Gallery, London, 1995. https://siris-libraries.si ...

The Alternative Fashion Fabric Fair (Alt.FFF) has officially opened exhibitor registration for its inaugural edition, inviting fashion ...

The intersection of traditional African artistry and futuristic design has found its apex in the Lagos Space Programme, an ambitious fashion initiative that stands poised to transform the industry’s ...

There is no shortage of talent when it comes to fashion in Africa. While figures like Virgil Abloh stand out as one of the most influential designers of our generation, there are so many individuals ...